How tight should bulkhead fitting be?

Firstly, it should be hand tight and turned quarterly for snugging up the retaining nut. Over-tightening the bulkhead can also damage either the tank or bulkhead.

How do you measure bulkhead fittings?

Measure the outer diameter of the PVC pipe that will go into the bulkhead and take the bulkhead off to measure the hole in the glass. Once you measure the OD of the pipe, you will require a reference pipe chart for determining the nominal pipe size.

Bulkhead Tank Fittings

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SF Series Self-Aligning Bulkhead Tank Fitting

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Style	Model	Pipe Size	Price (ex. VAT)
A	SF10100T	1"	€223.82
A	SF10200T	2"	€340.11
A	SF10300T	3"	€569.45

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PVC Old Style Tank Adapters With EPDM Gasket, Socket x Fipt

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	871E-005	€71.96	RFQ
A	871E-010	€97.92	RFQ
A	871E-020	€186.55	RFQ
A	871E-012	€116.38	RFQ
A	871E-015	€126.76	RFQ
A	871E-030	€330.73	RFQ
A	871E-007	€81.22	RFQ
A	871E-040	€643.94	RFQ

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Bulkhead Tank Caps

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	200-PC-MI	€44.64
B	300-PC-AL	€42.14
C	300-SFC-SS	€122.46
D	300-SFC-AL	€149.53
E	300-SFC-MI	€134.65
F	300PCALAP	€45.39
G	300-PC-MI	€51.10
H	3010-RC-SS	€157.31
F	300PCSSAP	€94.97
A	300-PC-SS	€83.18
I	200-PC-SS	€114.65
I	400-PC-SS	€199.03

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Bolted Bulkhead Tank Flanges

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	60516	€82.14
A	60505	€46.19
A	60513	€82.14
A	60502	€46.19

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Bulkhead couplers

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	207BH4	€13.47
A	207BH8	€28.81
A	207BH12	€65.10
A	207BH4S	€10.69
A	207BH6	€17.01
A	207BH2	€9.87

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Adapter Couplings

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	3030RDSSAP	€204.61
A	3020RDSSAP	€137.04
B	300-MAE	€66.98

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BFA Series Bulkhead Fitting
Hayward BFA Series bulkhead fittings are designed for creating a secure and watertight connection through walls, tanks or other barriers. These fittings are ideal for industrial and commercial applications where fluid transfer or pipe installations is required while maintaining a leak-free seal. They can withstand pressures up to 150 psi and have a hexagonal long-pattern design to accommodate the increased wall thickness. These fittings feature left-hand threads for easy installation and FPM (fluorocarbon) or EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) gasket seals for a leak-free connection. They are available in CPVC, polypropylene and PVC variants.

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Style	Model	Body Material	Color	Connection Type	Gasket Material	Length	Pipe Size	Temp. Range	Price (ex. VAT)
A	BFAS2015CES	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	EPDM	3"	1.5"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€53.27
B	BFA2012CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	4"	1.25"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€75.12
A	BFAS2020CES	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	EPDM	3.25"	2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€75.74
B	BFA2040TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	5.75"	4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€456.34
B	BFA2040CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	5.75"	4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€443.93
B	BFA2030SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	4 21/32"	3"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€199.08
B	BFA2030TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	4 21/32"	3"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€225.93
B	BFA2030CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	4 21/32"	3"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€199.60
B	BFA2020SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	4.25"	2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€115.89
B	BFA2020TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	4.25"	2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€129.76
B	BFA2020CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	4.25"	2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€106.96
B	BFA2015SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	4"	1.5"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€74.90
B	BFA2015TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	4"	1.5"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€100.49
B	BFA2015CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	4"	1.5"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€74.63
B	BFA2012SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	4"	1.25"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€74.34
B	BFA2012TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	4"	1.25"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€99.30
B	BFA2010SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	3 57/64"	1"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€59.45
B	BFA2005TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	3.75"	1/2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€52.28
B	BFA2010TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	3 57/64"	1"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€63.11
B	BFA2010CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	3 57/64"	1"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€59.45
B	BFA2007SFS	CPVC	Light Gray	Socket x Socket	FPM	3 57/64"	3/4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€51.01
B	BFA2007TFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x FNPT	FPM	3 57/64"	3/4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€64.08
A	BFAS2007CES	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	EPDM	2.875"	3/4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€34.20
B	BFA2007CFS	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	FPM	3 57/64"	3/4"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€50.49
A	BFAS2005CES	CPVC	Light Gray	FNPT x Socket	EPDM	2.75"	1/2"	40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F	€29.33

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CPVC New Style Tank Adapters With Neoprene Gaskets, Socket x SR Fipt SS Collar

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8171-003CSR	€75.32	RFQ
A	8171-005CSR	€75.32	RFQ
A	8171-060CSR	€1,569.31	RFQ
A	8171-030CSR	€467.38	RFQ
A	8171-040CSR	€594.19	RFQ
A	8171-007CSR	€113.95	RFQ
A	8171-010CSR	€128.90	RFQ
A	8171-020CSR	€258.13	RFQ
A	8171-002CSR	€75.32	RFQ
A	8171-012CSR	€131.54	RFQ
A	8171-025CSR	€392.69	RFQ
A	8171-015CSR	€186.66	RFQ

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PVC New Style Tank Adapters With Neoprene Gaskets, Socket x SR Fipt SS Collar

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8171-007SR	€83.81	RFQ
A	8171-012SR	€116.03	RFQ
A	8171-003SR	€53.80	RFQ
A	8171-010SR	€94.42	RFQ
A	8171-015SR	€133.20	RFQ
A	8171-002SR	€72.34	RFQ
A	8171-005SR	€53.80	RFQ
A	8171-040SR	€676.79	RFQ
A	8171-030SR	€272.07	RFQ
A	8171-020SR	€190.88	RFQ
A	8171-025SR	€307.37	RFQ
A	8171-060SR	€1,266.60	RFQ

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PVC New Style Tank Adapters With FKM Gaskets, Socket x SR Fipt SS Collar

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8171V-002SR	€121.62	RFQ
A	8171V-003SR	€121.62	RFQ
A	8171V-007SR	€133.44	RFQ
A	8171V-010SR	€164.48	RFQ
A	8171V-015SR	€207.62	RFQ
A	8171V-020SR	€317.95	RFQ
A	8171V-040SR	€1,384.47	RFQ
A	8171V-030SR	€576.21	RFQ
A	8171V-005SR	€121.62	RFQ
A	8171V-012SR	€136.96	RFQ
A	8171V-060SR	€2,453.71	RFQ

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PVC LE Piping Standard Tank Adapters With FKM Gaskets, Socket x Socket

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8170V-015BL	€356.65	RFQ
A	8170V-020BL	€401.51	RFQ
A	8170V-040BL	€2,049.32	RFQ
A	8170V-030BL	€925.20	RFQ
A	8170V-005BL	€209.15	RFQ
A	8170V-012BL	€342.15	RFQ
A	8170V-010BL	€278.52	RFQ
A	8170V-007BL	€178.91	RFQ

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CPVC New Style Tank Adapters With FKM Gaskets, Socket x SR Fipt SS Collar

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8171V-012CSR	€234.38	RFQ
A	8171V-030CSR	€653.95	RFQ
A	8171V-002CSR	€140.57	RFQ
A	8171V-010CSR	€189.06	RFQ
A	8171V-040CSR	€1,396.29	RFQ
A	8171V-005CSR	€140.57	RFQ
A	8171V-020CSR	€372.69	RFQ
A	8171V-003CSR	€140.57	RFQ
A	8171V-015CSR	€250.27	RFQ
A	8171V-060CSR	€3,447.42	RFQ
A	8171V-007CSR	€162.52	RFQ

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CPVC New Style Standard Tank Adapters With Neoprene Gaskets, Socket x Fipt

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Style	Model	Length	Pipe Size	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8171-003C	-	-	€73.09	RFQ
A	8171-002C	-	-	€92.41	RFQ
A	8171-030C	-	-	€423.16	RFQ
A	8171-040C	-	-	€705.22	RFQ
A	8171-025C	-	-	€355.50	RFQ
A	8171-060C	-	-	€1,939.37	RFQ
A	8171-010C	3 1/3"	1"	€117.77
A	8171-012C	3 13/32"	1.25"	€137.31
A	8171-007C	3"	3/4"	€97.23
A	8171-005C	3"	1/2"	€70.91
A	8171-015C	3.593	1.5"	€161.99
A	8171-020C	4.125"	2"	€212.43

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CPVC New Style Standard Tank Adapters With EPDM Gaskets, Socket x Socket

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8170E-002C	€83.14	RFQ
A	8170E-007C	€117.97	RFQ
A	8170E-030C	€443.42	RFQ
A	8170E-080C	€4,435.36	RFQ
A	8170E-020C	€262.20	RFQ
A	8170E-012C	€173.33	RFQ
A	8170E-015C	€181.89	RFQ
A	8170E-060C	€2,020.16	RFQ
A	8170E-040C	€736.02	RFQ
A	8170E-025C	€294.61	RFQ

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PVC New Style Standard Tank Adapters With FKM Gaskets, Socket x Socket

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8170V-015	€180.93	RFQ
A	8170V-025	€332.73	RFQ
A	8170V-080	€3,317.73	RFQ
A	8170V-010	€155.78	RFQ
A	8170V-007	€130.10	RFQ
A	8170V-020	€296.85	RFQ
A	8170V-030	€532.71	RFQ
A	8170V-012	€164.26	RFQ
A	8170V-005	€118.67	RFQ
A	8170V-002	€118.67	RFQ
A	8170V-003	€118.67	RFQ
A	8170V-060	€1,782.27	RFQ
A	8170V-040	€1,332.60	RFQ

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CPVC Self Aligning Tank Adapters With EPDM Gasket, Fipt

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8172ESA-020C	€643.18	RFQ
A	8172ESA-030C	€1,000.38	RFQ
A	8172ESA-010C	€424.73	RFQ

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PVC New Style Standard Tank Adapters With Neoprene Gaskets, Socket x Socket

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8170-025	€267.84	RFQ
A	8170-010	€88.45	RFQ
A	8170-012	€106.57	RFQ
A	8170-080	€2,705.51	RFQ
A	8170-003	€51.94	RFQ
A	8170-002	€51.94	RFQ
A	8170-030	€318.84	RFQ
A	8170-007	€79.62	RFQ
A	8170-015	€116.95	RFQ
A	8170-005	€69.87	RFQ
A	8170-020	€173.33	RFQ
A	8170-040	€628.06	RFQ
A	8170-060	€906.54	RFQ

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PVC Self Aligning Tank Adapters With Neoprene Gasket, Fipt

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Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	8172SA-010	€300.70	RFQ
A	8172SA-030	€707.49	RFQ
A	8172SA-020	€347.70	RFQ

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